7.10 2m. 4f. 141yds. 8 Declared. Francie 'Banger' Burns H'cap H'dle of €11,500.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €6,900.00 2nd - €2,300.00 3rd - €1,150.00 4th - €575.00 5th - €345.00 6th - €230.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - A stumble at the the second-last flight did MORRICONE no favours at Galway, but he still finished third. He has banked two handicap hurdles at Punchestown this year and loves plenty of cut in the ground which he is due to encounter again. Bottom-weight Moulane West is no forlorn hope. He has been placed in two of his last three races over flights including at this track in June. Top-weight Luminous Light also has the ability to get involved in the distribution of prize money, while Riyami's staying-on second in a Flat handicap at Leopardstown confirmed his well-being.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (116 = 12st)Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.